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Spigelia marilandica 'Ragin Cajun'
Indian Pink
Image courtesy of Prides Corner Farms
- Orangeish-red, trumpet-shaped flowers with yellow tips bloom in summer
- Rounded mounds of glossy green foliage
- Very floriferous, popular among wildflower enthusiasts
- Great for beds, borders and native plant gardens
Border or Bed
Garden
Low Maintenance
Mass Planting
Native
Deer Resistant
Full Sun
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers average to organically rich, well-drained, moist soil and partial to full shade. Drought tolerant once established and tolerant of some wet soil. Will grow in more sun if roots are kept moist and cool. Plants may benefit from being covered in winter when grown in the northern part of its range. Deadheading promotes further flowering.
Height: 20-24 in
Spread: 20-24 in
Bloom Color: Red, Yellow
Zone: 5-9
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Garden
- Low Maintenance
- Mass Planting
- Border or Bed
- Summer Bloomer
- Native
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Mounding
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
- Spring
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Hummingbirds
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
- Moist, Well-Drained
Genus Overview: Spigelia
Common Name: Indian Pink
Clump-forming perennial with ovate to lance-shaped, glossy green leaves. Trumpet-shaped, red flowers are upward-facing with yellow interiors, forming a star-shape at the top of the flower. Blooms from late spring to early summer. Great for borders, woodland gardens and wildflower gardens.